ERIC Number: EJ1032573
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Publication Date: 2014-Apr
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Effects of the Multiple Solutions and Question Prompts on Generalization and Justification for Non-Routine Mathematical Problem Solving in a Computer Game Context
Lee, Chun-Yi; Chen, Ming-Jang; Chang, Wen-Long
EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, v10 n2 p89-99 Apr 2014
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of solution methods and question prompts on generalization and justification of non-routine problem solving for Grade 9 students. The learning activities are based on the context of the frog jumping game. In addition, related computer tools were used to support generalization and justification of non-routine problem solving. Non-equivalent pretest/posttest quasi experimental design was adopted in this study. The experimental results are summarized as follows: (1) generalization and justification performance of non-routine problem solving for students in the specific prompt group is significantly better than that for students in the general prompt group, and (2) generalization and justification performance of non-routine problem solving for students in the multiple-solution group is significantly better than that for students in the single-solution group. Finally, suggestions were proposed based on the results found in this study, which may serve as useful directions for teachers and future studies.
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Computer Games, Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Generalization, Questioning Techniques, Prompting, Mathematical Logic, Secondary School Mathematics, Junior High School Students, Foreign Countries, Worksheets, Web Sites, Statistical Analysis, Teaching Methods
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 9; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Taiwan
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